Suspicious Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Beaufort County

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A suspicious fire late Monday night destroyed a mobile home on Lemon Lane in Beaufort County. Emergency services responded just before 11 p.m. and extinguished the blaze, which reignited early Tuesday morning. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but one adult male was displaced. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which has been classified as ‘suspicious.’ Residents are concerned about fire safety in the area, particularly regarding the potential for spreading to nearby trees.

Burton, S.C. – A suspicious fire that destroyed a mobile home late Monday night is under investigation by local authorities. The incident occurred on Lemon Lane in Beaufort County, prompting multiple emergency responses following a 911 call reporting flames and uncertainty about possible occupants inside the structure.

Emergency services received the initial fire report just before 11 p.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, firefighters from the Burton Fire District and Marine Corps Air Station Fire and Emergency Services found a single-wide mobile home engulfed in flames. They managed to gain control of the fire within approximately 10 minutes, but challenging conditions prolonged the firefighting efforts, which continued for more than two hours before the scene was cleared at 2:34 a.m. on Tuesday.

However, the fire reignited shortly after, leading to another call for assistance at 5:27 a.m. Firefighters again faced a fully involved mobile home upon their return, underscoring the complexities involved in managing the blaze. Complicating the fire response further were the conditions of Lemon Lane, which made access difficult due to overgrown vegetation and the home’s location at the back of the property. As a precautionary measure, Joe Frazier Road was closed in both directions to allow fire crews to reach the nearest fire hydrant.

Fortunately, there were no reported injuries related to the incident. One adult male was displaced due to the destruction of the mobile home. As fire investigations commenced, authorities have categorized the cause of the fire as “suspicious,” and they are actively working to determine how the fire ignited in the first place. This marks the 16th structure fire response for the Burton Fire District in 2025.

In the aftermath of the blaze, nearby residents expressed concern over the potential for the fire to spread, particularly to surrounding trees. The local fire department is taking these concerns into account as they investigate the cause and any possible implications for community safety.

Fire officials underscore the importance of vigilance regarding suspicious incidents, particularly with the increasing frequency of structure fires in the area. The community’s collaboration is vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents during this period of investigation.

As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided by the authorities as more information becomes available about the cause of this destructive fire in Burton.

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• WTOC: Massive Burton House Fire Deemed Suspicious
• Wikipedia: Fire Safety
• Live 5 News: Beaufort County House Fire
• Google Search: Beaufort County house fire
• WJCL: Burton Mobile Home Fire
• Google Scholar: Suspicious fire investigation
• WTOC: Burton Fire Crews Respond
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Fire Investigation
• Island Packet: Beaufort News
• Google News: Burton fire